Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading He died old and poor in 1740.]

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From this reading * * * * * No. 259.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

later than; following

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

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From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

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From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

Italian violinist and composer of violin concertos (1653-1713)

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He died old and poor in 1740.]

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From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

put to death as punishment

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

a person of French nationality

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

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From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

not any; not one

From this reading * * * * * No. 259.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He died old and poor in 1740.]

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

plural of “opera” — a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He died old and poor in 1740.]

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

except for; apart from

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

plural of “solo” — any activity that is performed alone without assistance

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing

From this reading At the representation of _Arsinoe_ and the other earliest operas, he played the harpsichord and Haym the violoncello.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Charles Dieupart, a Frenchman, was a fine performer on the violin and harpsichord.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dieupart, after the small success of the design set forth in this letter, taught the harpsichord in families of distinction, but wanted self-respect enough to save him from declining into a player at obscure ale-houses, where he executed for the pleasure of dull ears solos of Corelli with the nicety of taste that never left him.